495 Scripted Shows Aired in 2018 as Streaming’s Output Surpassed Basic Cable and Broadcast

Peak TV has peaked yet again. The number of original scripted TV series this year jumped to 495--just barely missing 500--as the annual output from streaming services surpassed the tallies from broadcast and basic cable for the first time. According to new data from FX Networks Research, 160 streaming series aired this year, compared to...